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Pelicans lose to Nets; Murray hints at internal issues in tweet

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Pelicans lose to Nets; Murray hints at internal issues in tweet

Summary

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, falling 145-111 to the New Jersey Nets at the Smoothie King Center on November 12. Dejounte Murray, unhappy with his play and the team's 4-8 record, deleted a tweet suggesting 'inside sabotage' after the loss. In nine games this season, Murray has averaged 13.4 points but has struggled to regain his All-Star form following injury. The Pelicans are set to play the Memphis Grizzlies next.

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By the Numbers

•Pelicans lose to Nets 145-111 in New Orleans on November 12.
•Dejounte Murray averaged 13.4 points this season and hinted at team issues.
•The Pelicans are 1-8 with Murray in the lineup.
•Next game for the Pelicans is against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray deletes cryptic tweet that hinted at ‘inside sabotage’ after embarrassing 34-point loss to Nets

What they're saying

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The New Orleans Pelicans absorbed their fourth straight loss after getting blown out by the New Jersey Nets, 145-111, at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. It was an embarrassing defeat in front of the home crowd, and given the way things are going, the outlook appears bleak for the Pelicans . In particular, Dejounte Murray seems to be unhappy with […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray deletes cryptic tweet that hinted at ‘inside sabotage’ after embarrassing 34-point loss to Nets appeared first
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